Mumbai: On the occasion of World Youth Skills Day, the Hinduja Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Hinduja Group, celebrated a major milestone – empowering more than 8 lakh young individuals through its Road to School (RTS) and Road to Livelihood (RTL) initiatives, alongside other education and skilling programs.
In a digitally evolving India, the Foundation’s efforts have been focused on preparing underserved youth with future-ready, life-transforming skills that foster employability, innovation, and inclusive growth.
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These programs are in direct alignment with the Government of India’s ‘Skilled India’ vision, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship’s goals, and the national mission of Viksit Bharat.
Key Impact Highlights:
- 7,44,300+ students reached through education programs
- 7,965 schools supported across 15+ states
- 18,000 educators empowered
- 2.4 lakh community members engaged
- 72% dropout reintegration rate
- 15,464 students transitioned from private to government schools
- 1 lakh youth trained in digital fluency, communication, and vocational skills through skilling programs
“We view youth empowerment not just as a goal but as the foundation of nation-building,” said Namrata Hinduja, Member, Steering Committee, Hinduja Foundation. “By equipping young minds with the right values and skills, we are enabling them to become agents of inclusive and sustainable growth.”
“With over 600 million Indians under 25, skilling is a national imperative,” added Paul Abraham, President of Hinduja Foundation. “Our programs go beyond digital literacy – they cultivate socially aware, climate-conscious, and innovation-driven youth who are ready to lead the future.”
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The Road to School (RTS) program enhances foundational education in underserved regions, while Road to Livelihood (RTL) bridges the gap between learning and employability through hands-on skilling, workforce readiness, and career exposure. The Haryana Development Impact Bond and other initiatives complement this mission by improving school-to-work transitions.
Through its long-term, grassroots-focused efforts, Hinduja Foundation is nurturing a generation of digitally literate, socially responsible, and economically empowered individuals who will contribute to a self-reliant and globally competitive India.
World Youth Skills Day: Industry Experts on Importance of Skills:
On the occasion of World Youth Skills Day, Sandip Weling, Chief Business Officer, Global Retail and Whole-time Director, Aptech Limited said, “Today’s youth don’t just need skills, they need relevant, real, and future-focused ones. On this World Youth Skills Day, we at Aptech are proud to stand at the intersection of creativity, technology, and employability. For over 39 years, Aptech has been empowering learners with cutting-edge, industry-aligned vocational training across emerging domains.”
“From computer education, animation, to beauty artistry for the global stage, and virtual production and AI-powered design, our mission is clear: to make every young learner not just job-ready, but industry-ready. As AI reshapes the world of work, it also unlocks new opportunities for youth empowerment, innovation, and expression. The world is changing fast, and our youth will need the right tools, technology, and opportunities to lead this change,” he added.
